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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner publishes guidance documents to promote compliance with Ontario’s access and privacy laws. New materials are posted on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for a guidance on a topic that is not listed here, please contact us.

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Interpretation Bulletin: Reasonable Search Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin addresses the requirement for institutions to conduct a reasonable search for records upon receipt of an access request made under section 24(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 17(1) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

Frivolous and Vexatious Requests Interpretation Bulletins Download Read moreExpand

This interpretation bulletin outlines factors for determining whether an access to information request is frivolous or vexatious, as set out in section 10(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and section 4(1)(b) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). This interpretation bulletin explains the grounds for a frivolous or vexatious claim, and offers key considerations for whether an access request meets the threshold to be considered frivolous or vexatious.

IPC letter on record-keeping concerns raised in Greenbelt report Advice and Submissions , Letters Download Read moreExpand

IPC response to Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles’ concerns about government record keeping practices outlined in Greenbelt report

Submission for the July 2023 Proposed Regulatory Changes to Ontario Regulation 155/18 and 156/18. Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

The IPC provided comments and recommendations to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services with respect to the summary of proposed regulatory changes to Ontario Regulation 155/18 and 156/18 posted on the Ontario Regulatory Registry on July 13, 2023. Within the submission, the IPC urges the Ministry to ensure that any amendments to expand collection, use or disclosure of sensitive personal information for the safety and well-being of children and youth are matched by a proportionate level of robust privacy protection.

Comments on a regulatory proposal to establish administrative monetary penalties under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

Letter to the Ontario Ministry of Health describing the IPC’s support for both the maximum amounts for administrative penalties that the commissioner can order, as well as the criteria that the commissioner must consider when levying such penalties as part of order-making power under PHIPA.

Comments on Schedule 2 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s privacy-related comments and recommended amendments to Schedule 2 of Bill 102, which, if passed, would expand the regulation-making authority under the Coroners Act, 1990.

Comments on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, Strengthening Safety and Modernizing Justice Act, 2023 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s privacy-related comments and recommendations on Schedule 1 of Bill 102, in relation to proposed amendments to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA). The legislative amendments support bringing the CSPA into force.

Submission on Bill 79, the Working for Workers Act, 2023 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

This letter to Ernie Hardeman, Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, recommends the Committee to withdraw Schedules 4, 6 and 7 from Bill 79 to give the Ministry additional time to clarify significant ambiguities and address our privacy-related comments in a more holistic manner.

Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - My Privacy, Your Privacy (Grades 7 – 8) Educational Material Download Read moreExpand
Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - The Value of Privacy (Grades 6-7) Educational Material Download Read moreExpand
Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - Protecting Your Privacy (Grades 4-5) Educational Material Download Read moreExpand
Privacy Pursuit Lesson Plan - What is Privacy? (Grades 2-3) Educational Material Download Read moreExpand
Commissioner Kosseim on "Leadership in the Digital Enterprise" Podcast Read moreExpand
Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Jim Love about her role as commissioner, the meaning of leadership, current privacy issues, and earning the public’s trust.
Comments on Bill 60, Your Health Act, 2023 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

This letter to Goldie Ghamari, Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, was intended to present the IPC’s views on how amendments to Bill 60 can better enhance transparency and privacy protections of Ontarians’ information with respect to the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act, 2023 proposed in Schedule 1, and on “As of Right” health care practitioners who may be permitted to practice in Ontario without first having to register with a provincial regulatory health colleges, addressed in Schedule 2.

Letter to Dr. Cameron on Inquest File Q2022-10 and Jury Recommendation #78 Advice and Submissions Download Read moreExpand

Commissioner Kosseim’s letter to Dr. Cameron, Office of the Chief Coroner, regarding the IPC’s implementation plans for jury recommendation #78 from Inquest File Q2022-10.

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